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and other tales by Sara Liza BaumannSun, 21 Oct 2018 08:06:42 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.1Collaborative Filmmaking in Far-West Nepalhttp://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=519
http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=519#commentsThu, 04 Oct 2018 23:51:46 +0000http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=519Collaborative filmmaking is an arts-based, participatory research method that presents a unique opportunity for generating scientific knowledge. The method engages youth filmmakers as collaborators, from the initial generation of ideas to answer the research question, through data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

As a result of piloting Collaborative Filmmaking in Nepal on the topic of menstruation, the method allowed researchers and community members to capture sensory knowledge, which assisted in developing a nuanced understanding of different menstrual practices and beliefs, particularly related to time and space. Using collaborative filmmaking also allowed for the development of an end product in the form of a documentary film that was used by the youth filmmakers and researchers to raise awareness about the nature of traditional menstrual practices in far-west Nepal. The film was also used to raise awareness about traditional menstrual practices among policymakers in the capital, with the aim to inform future policies and interventions for improving women’s and girls’ menstrual health in Nepal. Overall, collaborative filmmaking is a useful method to collect visual and nuanced health behavior and belief data using a collaborative approach, where the final product can also be used as an advocacy tool. For more information about the approach, please email Sara at sara[at]saralizabaumann.com.

]]>http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?feed=rss2&p=5190Cycle Serieshttp://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=528
http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=528#commentsWed, 03 Oct 2018 00:15:56 +0000http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=528Using the power of visual methods and the art of storytelling, the Cycle Series engages the Pittsburgh community in vital action-oriented conversations about menstruation as a critical health and gender equity issue.

The Cycle Series of short films explores menstruation and how it affects the day to day lives of those living in Pittsburgh, specifically those experiences that are often overlooked. The short films are created by engaging in a dialogue with those who have experienced these challenges first hand, encouraging epic perspectives and highlighting the voices, words, and stories of those who seek to be heard. The resulting short films are a visually compelling format that is easy to share, and encourages community engagement with tough topics. Experiences of menstruation are nuanced and complex and it is precisely these details that our series addresses through visual imagery and personal narratives. The Cycle Series introduces the viewers to intimate experiences and initiates discussions about how different individuals and communities cope with menstruation, which will lead to a consideration of unique needs in future health research, interventions, and policies that affect those living in the city of Pittsburgh.

This episode explores homelessness and menstruation – What is it like to have your period while experiencing homelessness? What are the unique challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness? What can we do as public health practitioners?

The film premiered in front of an audience of over 100 community members in 2017, followed by an engaging post-film panel discussion. The panel consisted of a Pittsburgh City Council Member, a Board Member and Executive Director of Community Human Services, a Pittsburgh Public School student, and a healthcare provider from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). This diverse group of panel members brought a range of experiences, and offered a unique opportunity for community members to engage on a wide variety of topics related to menstruation and homelessness in the community. This led to discussions of future projects and policies that should be considered in addressing menstrual health challenges in the city of Pittsburgh. We also worked closely with our media relations specialist to promote the film to a wide audience:

]]>http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?feed=rss2&p=5280Beats & Moveshttp://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=548
http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=548#commentsTue, 02 Oct 2018 19:26:12 +0000http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=548An exploration of beats, sound and movement through Vertov’s society-style editing. This piece captures fragments of reality from wandering through the streets of Penang, Malaysia. These fragments are woven together to reveal a different type of reality, exploring the use of speed, overlap, and displacing images from their natural times and space.

To further explore this editing style, refer to Dziga Vertov’s Man with the Movie Camera (1929).

]]>http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?feed=rss2&p=5480Zero Hunger in Far-West Nepalhttp://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=582
http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=582#commentsMon, 01 Oct 2018 06:39:03 +0000http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=582In a two-day design competition organized by the World Food Programme in Nepal 152 students from ten different schools reflected on the meaning of “zero hunger” in their villages. On the first day, professional artists taught children basic drawing and painting skills. The following day, students created images that represented their vision of zero hunger. The competition concluded with an exhibition of the children’s artwork, attended by parents, teachers and district officials. The students used the exhibition to involve their families and friends in a lively conversation about hunger, education and art.

Among those participating in the art competition was Anita Dhakal, whose drawing portrayed some fruits, a family and a village. “For me, zero hunger means everyone has food whenever they want. If we’re not hungry then we can be active, we can play and run,” said the eight-year-old, who wants to be a teacher when she grows up.

In 2014, WFP provided mid-day meals to 180,283 children in 2,115 primary schools in Nepal. Globally, every year WFP feeds around 20 million children through its school feeding programmes. School meals are an effective tool in breaking the cycle of hunger and poverty, both by encouraging enrolment and attendance, and by improving students’ ability to concentrate and learn.

“The World Food Programme’s art competition sends a very positive message. It helps children cultivate their artistic skills as well as teaches them about food and nutrition,” said Singh.

]]>http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?feed=rss2&p=5140Where in the World Apparel // Sri Lanka Collectionhttp://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=507
http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=507#commentsMon, 15 Jan 2018 22:52:16 +0000http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=507A visual lookbook for Where in the World Apparel’s Sri Lanka Collection.
]]>http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?feed=rss2&p=5070“Borohawa” | Grown Up Girlhttp://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=1
http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=1#commentsSun, 29 Jun 2014 04:00:22 +0000http://oldfanfilms.com/wordpress/?p=1Whether you live in South America, Africa, Europe or Asia, all women undergo a natural experience that signifies their transition from childhood to adulthood. It may have different cultural significance, and women have a variety of different experiences, but menstruation is a biological event that women around the world share.

Menstruation is a cyclic period each month when a women’s body discharges blood and mucosal tissues from the non-pregnant uterus. Menstruation usually occurs once a month, but the pattern and extent of bleeding can vary from woman to woman.

The embarrassment surrounding menstruation is a universal phenomenon, found in most cultures of the world. To properly prepare girls for this event and to ease this transition there is a need to understand how they manage their menstruation and related implications despite the harsh and unfavorable environment. Setting out with the goal of increasing understanding of these questions, we traveled to a school in Mymensingh, Bangladesh to gather perspectives from adolescent girls.

]]>http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?feed=rss2&p=10Aurora Borealishttp://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=245
http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=245#commentsSun, 29 Jun 2014 03:00:51 +0000http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=245The story of a few women who came together in an antique shop, with vintage clothing and point-and-shoot cameras to help one woman cope with cancer. This film explores creative methods that individuals use to cope with illness, and shine bright.
]]>http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?feed=rss2&p=2450The Frayed Endshttp://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=232
http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=232#commentsSun, 29 Jun 2014 02:00:22 +0000http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=232What do you do, when everything you thought you knew was a lie?

The two parallel worlds of Marissa and Ariah are blended between “real” and “fantasy”. Marissa and Ariah are two young women who are struggling mentally and physically, and must escape their present lives with the help of each other.

What does it mean to truly be “insane” and who defines it? The Frayed Ends is two worlds, but only one reality.

]]>http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?feed=rss2&p=2320Off The Gridhttp://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=265
http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=265#commentsSun, 29 Jun 2014 01:00:40 +0000http://www.oldfanfilms.com/?p=265A behind the scenes look book video for the newest collection, called “Off The Grid” by Where in the World Apparel.
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